Breast reconstruction can be healing, empowering, and transformative. Yet many women who would benefit from the procedure forgo it due to a lack of accurate information. Patient education is a cornerstone of The Breast Center Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery. Our board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons want you to make informed decisions regarding your care. Below, […]
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Recovery time after breast reconstruction depends on a number of factors. These factors include the chosen reconstruction technique, the need for tissue expansion, and the decision to undergo secondary shaping surgeries. In fact, breast reconstruction is often more of a process than a single procedure. Because of this, recovery looks a bit different for everyone.
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Our surgeons know how important it is for you to achieve natural-looking breast reconstruction results. After completing your primary reconstruction, they will likely recommend minor secondary procedures to improve your cosmetic outcome. For patients interested in enhancing their breast shape and appearance, fat grafting is an excellent option. Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer,
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Every woman’s experience with breast sensation after mastectomy and reconstruction is different. However, you won’t have the same feeling in your breasts after your surgeries as you did before. That’s because many mastectomy techniques to remove or prevent breast cancer involve severing nerves within the breast. As a result, it’s common to experience breast numbness
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A prophylactic mastectomy is a procedure that removes one or both breasts to help prevent breast cancer. Studies have found this surgery can reduce breast cancer risk in high-risk women by at least 90 percent. However, deciding to remove your breasts can sometimes impact your self-confidence and quality of life. To overcome these effects, many
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You can choose to undergo breast reconstruction at nearly any point after your mastectomy, depending on your preferences and specific circumstances. Reconstructive surgery can be performed promptly after a unilateral or bilateral mastectomy, or many years down the road. The timing of your reconstruction will fall into one of three categories: immediate, delayed, or staged.
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As a woman who has had surgery to treat breast cancer, you may want to pursue additional surgery to restore the look and feel of your breasts. Autologous breast reconstruction — sometimes referred to as “flap” surgery — is one of the sophisticated options available to you. Autologous reconstruction utilizes tissue, including skin, fat, and
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After a mastectomy, many women need to have tissue expanders placed to gradually create a breast pocket that can accommodate an implant. Tissue expanders can be placed during your mastectomy or years after your surgery. If you have expanders placed, you will need to adjust your sleeping position temporarily to increase your comfort and ensure
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The DIEP flap technique is a method of autologous breast reconstruction, meaning your own tissue is used to reconstruct one or both of your breasts. This muscle-sparing technique offers women natural, long-lasting results without the use of breast implants. Less than 5% of surgeons in the United States perform this intricate procedure, and the board-certified
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An increasing number of women are pursuing breast reconstruction to restore the shape and appearance of one or both of their breasts. DIEP flap breast reconstruction is an innovative technique that can help women achieve results that look and feel natural. There are several factors to consider that may affect your candidacy for this procedure. What
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